Parliamentary Business
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 (42nd Parliament, 1st Session)Members of Parliament participate in House of Commons sittings, committee meetings and diplomatic events.
Business Calendar
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Wednesday, November 21, 2018
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- House Sitting Days
- House Publications
- Committee Meetings
- Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
In the House
In the House
In the House, Members come together to make laws, hold the government to account and decide on the affairs of the country.
Past sitting
(Wednesday, November 21, 2018)
- Debates (Hansard) Full-length record of what is said in the House.
- Journals Official record of the decisions and other transactions of the House.
- Order Paper and Notice Paper Official agenda, listing all items that may be taken up on a particular sitting.
Agenda for Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Subject to change without notice.
2:00 p.m.
Statements by Members
A daily 15-minute period when Members may make brief statements on matters of national, regional or local importance.
2:15 p.m.
Oral Questions
A daily 45-minute period in the House during which oral questions are addressed to Ministers, and occasionally to committee chairs or members of the Board of Internal Economy.
3:00 p.m.
Routine Proceedings
Business of a basic nature for which a daily period is set aside in the House.
Government Orders
Each sitting day, a substantial portion of the House’s time is devoted to the consideration of Government Orders, which include any item of business proposed by a Minister for consideration on a certain day.
Government Bills (Commons)
Bills concerned with public policy introduced by a Minister in the House.
4:00 p.m.
Statements by Ministers
Under Routine Proceedings, a Minister may, if he or she desires, make a short factual announcement or statement of government policy. Spokespersons of recognized opposition parties are given an opportunity to comment.
Subject to Special Order
Deferred Recorded Divisions
Recorded divisions which are not held at the close of debate, but at a later time pursuant to various provisions in the Standing Orders or by a special order of the House.
Private Members' Business
Bills and motions sponsored by private Members, for which a period is devoted each sitting day.
Private Members' Business
Bills and motions sponsored by private Members, for which a period is devoted each sitting day.
Instruction to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (Canadian flight training schools)
Adjournment Proceedings
A 30-minute period prior to the daily adjournment, during which Members may raise matters they believe have not been dealt with satisfactorily.
Adjournment of the House
- House Publications All editions of the Debates, Journals, and Order Paper and Notice Paper.
- Status of House Business Cumulative information on the status of business before the House, updated after each sitting.
- Votes Listing of all recorded divisions, showing the names of those voting for and against a proposal.
- Bills (LEGISinfo) Research tool for finding information on legislation before Parliament.
Committees
Committees
In committees, Members undertake studies on departmental spending, legislation and issues related to their mandate, after which they report their conclusions to the House.
Meetings
(Wednesday, November 21, 2018)
Subcommittee on Sports-Related Concussions in Canada (SCSC)
5:59 p.m. - 8:07 p.m. (EST)
Televised
Studies and Activities
Adjourned
Watch
Watch
Adjourned
Listen
Listen
Webcast
Televised
Audio only
In Camera
Cancelled
Modified
Outside of Parliament Hill
Parliamentary Diplomacy
Parliamentary Diplomacy
Members further Canada's interests at international conferences and meetings and promote democracy, economic and social ties with other nations.
Events
(Wednesday, November 21, 2018)
No events were held on that date.